Rear-axle hub seal leak
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1. Check banjo bolt on the axle that has a line that runs out of it forward to vent the fumes that evaporate from the diff oil. Bolt can get full of mud like mine did (too much wading I guess), and pressure can make seals leak. Bolt has holes drilled in the threaded area.
2. If doing the seals go ahead and do wheel bearings.
2. If doing the seals go ahead and do wheel bearings.
#3
Check the axle breather first, if it is clogged it will cause leaks.
It is a small hole and it clogs easily with rust.
Take it off, take it apart, reem it out with a drill bit by hand, clean it with carb cleaner and put it back.
See if the leak goes away, if not you will need new seals.
Here is a kit, your not in the US so you cant buy the kit but it will list all the parts needed.
Make sure you do both sides.
Wheel Bearing Rebuild Kit (9002D Same Fit As Genuine Part # ) - Land Rover kits from Atlantic British
It is a small hole and it clogs easily with rust.
Take it off, take it apart, reem it out with a drill bit by hand, clean it with carb cleaner and put it back.
See if the leak goes away, if not you will need new seals.
Here is a kit, your not in the US so you cant buy the kit but it will list all the parts needed.
Make sure you do both sides.
Wheel Bearing Rebuild Kit (9002D Same Fit As Genuine Part # ) - Land Rover kits from Atlantic British
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Thanks for the quick replies, everyone!
I recently bought the truck, so I don't know the history of the repairs/maintenance.
I pulled the wheel off the truck and to my horror realised that the axle bolts were all loose! Looks like the last mechanic that had done the bearings didn't torque the bolts up.
I recently bought the truck, so I don't know the history of the repairs/maintenance.
I pulled the wheel off the truck and to my horror realised that the axle bolts were all loose! Looks like the last mechanic that had done the bearings didn't torque the bolts up.
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